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FWoW Connections - Integration of the Customer Portal

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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27 Oct 2021 at 09:48

Award

10 Jun 2021 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "FWoW Connections - Integration of the Customer Portal" was conducted by Northern Gas Networks Limited, located in Leeds, UK, under the services industry category specifically focusing on IT services related to consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract is currently in the completed stage, with a total value of £44,950, signed on 9th June 2021. Initially awarded to TPoint Solutions Limited, the procurement method used was a selective procedure involving a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, primarily due to the technical complexities of integrating the new functionalities into existing systems.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in system integration and software development for customer relationship management applications. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for improving online customer engagement and real-time information systems would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The project's focus on enhancing customer experience through technology integration makes it appealing for medium to large-sized businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

FWoW Connections - Integration of the Customer Portal

Notice Description

T-point were NGN's delivery partner for the Customer Care Team on the development of a portal for accolades and complaints. This system is now live and they continue to support this system as and when required. In 2020 during the FWoW Connections project it was identified that an online self-serve portal would benefit both the connections team but also our connections customers by improving the time it takes to raise and complete a quotation or job. It would also improve the overall customer experience because customers would have access to real time information about their application status. The contract was varied in 2020 to include this additional work. TPoint have built the majority of the functionality in the portal, however, it requires integration into 1Spatial and into SAP which is far more complex than originally anticipated.Due to delays on integrating this portal into SAP, an extension is required of 4 months to complete this work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

T-point were NGN's delivery partner for the Customer Care Team on the development of a portal for accolades and complaints. This system is now live and they continue to support this system as and when required. In 2020 during the FWoW Connections project it was identified that an online self-serve portal would benefit both the connections team but also our connections customers by improving the time it takes to raise and complete a quotation or job. It would also improve the overall customer experience because customers would have access to real time information about their application status. The contract was varied in 2020 to include this additional work. TPoint have built the majority of the functionality in the portal, however, it requires integration into 1Spatial and into SAP which is far more complex than originally anticipated.Due to delays on integrating this portal into SAP, an extension is required of 4 months to complete this work.

Procurement Information

The customer portal is currently in development to allow customers to self-serve for standard new gas connections, alterations and disconnections. TPoint have built the majority of the functionality in the portal, however, it requires integration into 1Spatial and into SAP which is far more complex than originally anticipated. Due to delays on integrating this portal into SAP, an extension is required of 4 months to complete this work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ba7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026878-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Maija Narimanidze
Contact Email
mnarimanidze@northerngas.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7814042782

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS15 8TU
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Garforth & Swillington
Westminster Constituency
Leeds East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TPOINT SOLUTIONS

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